How computers helped a paralysed man write
A breakthrough in computer research has enabled a paralysed man to ‘write down his thoughts” by decoding his brain signals to generate handwriting in real-time. In a big win for…
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Opinion: To ease disruptions caused by key projects, communication key
Keeping residents happy during Qatar's transitional period of construction and development isn't an easy task. But simply putting yourself in their shoes could go a long way, one communications specialist argues.
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Ooredoo launches new Android app amid Ramadan telecoms competition
Local telecommunication provider Ooredoo (formerly known as Qtel) has debuted its official mobile application for Android phone users, making it easier to top up prepaid credits, make bill payments and…
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Survey: Language barriers in the workplace hurting Qatar companies
Even though English has long been the de facto lingua franca in Qatar, the sheer diversity of the population means that proficiency in the language varies widely. That may be…
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Report: Mobile phone penetration in Qatar more than 2.5 times the global average, and rising
Phone usage is the focus of the second in a five-part series we are producing this week based on data from the 2011 Sustainable Development Indicators report. The report was…
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Vodafone inches toward 1 million subscribers in Qatar, but no profits yet
Nearly 1 million subscribers now use telecom provider Vodafone Qatar‘s services, but the company has not once recorded a quarterly profit in its three-year history, new financial data shows. According to…
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What to do at QITCOM 2012
The second edition of QITCOM, Qatar’s information technology conference, is just around the corner, running from March 5-7. Featuring speakers & exhibitors from around the world and up-and-coming innovators from…
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Qatar residents call for cheaper internet, local calls
Qatar residents call for cheaper internet, local calls The Peninsula reports: While intense competition between two rival telecommunication providers has led to drastic reduction in international call rates, local call…
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Report: UAE, Qatar out-tweet rest of Arab world
Gulf residents are the most prolific tweeters in the Middle East, a social media report has found. An estimated 6.6 million people use Twitter in the Middle East, with about…
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